4 watches under Rs 4 lakh

Because some of us don’t make the kind of money we wish we did

Some of the world’s biggest horological houses are introducing stellar timepieces that won’t blow up the bank.

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Louis Vuitton

Escale Worldtime in Steel Rs 3.6 lakh

The Escale Worldtime that debuted last year was priced at a cool Rs 42 lakh. This year’s version costs less than a tenth of that. The white gold case has been traded in for a steel one, and the hand-painted dial for a print. Frankly, it’s tough to spot the difference.

Raymond Weil

Nabucco inspired by Gibson Rs 3 lakh

It’s inspired by a Gibson SG Standard guitar. There are six concentric (st)rings along the perimeter of the dial; the pushers resemble tone controls; and you’ll find two pick guards at 5 and 7 o’clock on the dial. Buy one of these, and you could win a Gibson guitar too.

Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Rs 3.6 lakh

The Oyster was the world’s first waterproof watch. It was also the timepiece that put Rolex on the map. This one is a direct descendant, and is waterproof to a depth of 330 feet. But its genius lies in its COSC-certified in-house movement. Especially at this price.

Tag Heuer

Calibre 01 Heuer 01 Rs 3.3 lakh

This latest TAG is the world’s most affordable mechanical chrono watch with an in-house calibre. While many watchmakers “share” components to keep things affordable, the Calibre 01 shows TAG’s independent state of thinking. Smart money’s riding on this one